JJ graduated from Edinburgh University with an MA in Film Studies. Three subsequent short films he made that were broadcast and had great success on the festival circuit- the second of which, ‘Holiday Romance’, was nominated for an Oscar and won the Hollywood Film Festival. After a short stint directing television drama he moved to advertising where he has directed ads for clients as diverse as Wonderbra, Mars and BT. His work for 188 118 picked up an array of Golds at the Creative Circle and BTAA, a Silver at Cannes and a Bronze at ‘The One Show’. His work for ‘Guinness Extra Cold’ picked up Silvers at the Creative Circle at Cannes and a bronze in the BTAA as well as appearing in the APA50.
JJ has created a style that is distinct yet versatile, showing a flare for both the visual approach and subtly observed performance and comedy....

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